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Water shortage threatens the world's most abundant lithium reserves
Freshwater essential to lithium mining is running low in the world’s “Lithium Triangle,” a mineral-rich region in the Andean Plateau that stretches across parts of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile and ...NBC News - 3d -
Why the U.S. has a shortage of air traffic controllers
The U.S. has a severe shortage of air traffic controllers. There are currently 10,800 certified controllers but the country needs to have more than 14,000.CNBC - 3d -
In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.The New York Times - 4d -
Thames Water selects KKR as preferred bidder
Private equity interest comes as UK’s largest water utility fights to avoid renationalisationFinancial Times - 3d -
NYC will eventually have to abandon part of water supply if it keeps getting saltier
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirsABC News - Mar. 21 -
Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer
The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.BBC News - 3d -
Watering the bamboo key in Donovan Raiola's O-line room
There was a message Donovan Raiola had when talking about his young offensive line — water the bamboo.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
The Fallout From a Sip of Water at a Bode NYC Hot Yoga Class
Online grandstanding, intergenerational head-butting and a lost job, all thanks to one inopportunely timed water break during a hot yoga class.The New York Times - 6d -
Half of job centres reducing support over shortages
A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.BBC News - 4d -
Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems
A new report identifies ways to create resilient water and wastewater systems in communities hardest hit by climate changeABC News - Mar. 18 -
Doctor cites pope's 'surprising improvement' after surviving life-threatening crises
The pope's doctor says Francis has shown ‘’a truly surprising improvement’’ since returning to the Vatican to convalesce after surviving a life-threatening bout with double-pneumoniaABC News - 5d -
Trump federal worker firings threatens to destabilize DC economy
President Trump’s widespread firing of federal workers threatens to destabilize a Washington economy closely intertwined with the fate of government employees. More than 80 percent of the nation’s ...The Hill - 2d -
Midwest and South brace for life-threatening flash flooding, hail and tornadoes
A day after parts of the Midwest and the South were bombarded with severe thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes, another round of storms — and life-threatening flash flooding — has been forecast for ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump immigration crackdowns threaten health caregiving. U.S. families are paying the price.
Anti-immigration policies threaten a key source of health care labor for nursing facilities and home health agencies that rely on foreign-born workers to fill jobs that don’t attract enough ...NBC News - 14h -
No shortage of drama (or disses) in Jerry Jones, Micah Parsons contract talks
It seems like a deal between the Cowboys and Micah Parsons is imminent. But it's not going to come without some Jerry Jones drama.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Sweeping tariffs threaten ‘Factory Asia’
Trump administration’s moves put ‘China plus one’ manufacturing strategy at riskFinancial Times - 12h -
DNR sets 5-walleye limit for 2025 open water season on Upper Red Lake
Mar. 31—ST. PAUL — Anglers fishing on Upper Red Lake will be able to keep five walleyes, with only one walleye over 17 inches allowed, during the 2025 open-water season that opens Saturday, May 10. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump admin threatens to withhold funds from schools that don't drop DEI programs
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold funds from K-12 public schools that have programs the federal government deems are related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). A Thursday ...The Hill - 10h -
Growing Up in St. Croix, He Asked Her to the Senior Prom Underwater
Harry Hoffman and Anne Hardee spent much of their youth in the water, on the water or by the water, often snacking on mangoes.The New York Times - 6d -
Meat-eating dinosaurs shared watering holes with their prey
Scientists' analysis of prehistoric tracks suggests predators and prey drank at the same lagoons.BBC News - 18h -
Manchester United’s data revolution threatened by Ineos turmoil
Within a few minutes of the final whistle of every Manchester United game, Ruben Amorim and his coaches receive a detailed but digestible report of all the key data points from the match direct to ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Dan Hardy: No shortage of 2025 PFL fighters who could hang in UFC right now
Dan Hardy is confident many of the PFL's top stars would succeed in the UFC. The PFL analyst specifically referred to Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov's (19-0) successful title ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Best Graphics Cards (GPUs) for PC: Nvidia, AMD, Intel
Looking for a new graphics card? There’s no shortage of options to choose from, but here are the best to buy now.Wired - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv solving its troop shortages, says top US general in Europe
Gen Christopher Cavoli says Russia has lost 4,000 tanks, comparable to whole US fleet; Kremlin goes to war against Elton John. What we know on day 1,136. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 3h -
They’re in Hot Water in Idaho. Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing.
Nearly 500 buildings in the state capital get their heat from a clean, renewable source located deep in the ground.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
Winderman’s view: Heat again seize upon the chum in lottery waters
WASHINGTON — Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 120-94 victory over the Washington Wizards: – The palate has been cleansed. – The 76ers and Wizards arguably the perfect ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Perfect explosive mixture' was flagged years before fatal water plant blast
BBC West investigations uncover reports expressing serious concerns about parts of a site where four people died.BBC News - 3d -
Florida has a knack for rallying from deficits and coming through in crunch time
Beware...these Gators bite, especially when they feel threatened.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ at Putin and Threatens Secondary Tariffs on Russia
President Trump said he could impose tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia if it thwarts negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine. He suggested the same step was possible for Iran.The New York Times - 4d -
1 Dead as Severe Storms Threaten Texas to the East Coast With Tornadoes and Hail
Forecasters warned of widespread damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes, from Texas to the East Coast starting on Sunday.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine
US president says he is ‘pissed off’ with Vladimir Putin for dragging feet in ceasefire talksFinancial Times - 4d -
Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid threatened by court ruling
French far-right leader could be banned from running by judges issuing verdict in EU fraud caseFinancial Times - 4d -
Senate Republicans urge Trump, allies to stop threatening courts
Republican senators are warning that any efforts to impeach James Boasberg, the judge who ruled against President Trump's deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members and is now handling a ...The Hill - 3d -
FCC chair threatens ABC's broadcast license over Disney DEI practices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr suggested in an interview Monday that ABC’s broadcast license could be at risk as the federal regulatory agency probes Disney, ABC’s ...The Hill - 2d -
California wildfire threatening forest home of world’s oldest tree
Silver fire leading to fears about Methuselah, a nearly 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in eastern part of state. Firefighters have managed to make “strong progress” containing a fire burning ...The Guardian - 2d
